Each year, ladder safety makes it near the top of the most cited type of OSHA violations, so it gets a lot of attention. The OSHA regulations are located in 29CFR.1926.1050, which is also Subpart X.

Libsyn Podcast PlayerEpisode 130 Ensuring Proper Use of Ladders on Your Worksite It's National Ladder Safety Month! Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses how to properly and safely choose ...

Before using a ladder for any purpose, ensure you are using the right ladder for the job, it is free of defects and you have placed it correctly prior to use. For safety-related questions, call ...

If a ladder is on solid ground and if it has safety feet (Figure 1), there is little danger of the bottom moving. But if the ground is soft, the leg could sink into the ground and the ladder will tip.

Ahead of National Ladder Safety Month, which occurs in March, the American Ladder Institute outlined the four key themes that the organization will focus on: Week One – Choosing Your Ladder Week Two – ...

Ladder accidents cause serious injuries every year. Whether you’re on the job or tackling a home project, proper ladder use is essential. Andrew Finkelstein, Managing Partner at Jacoby & … ...

Barry Whitehead, Greater Manchester Health & Safety Group chairman, said: "All too often, ladder safety is taken for granted and that's when accidents happen.

Ladder Safety Monday, July 21, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Falls from ladders are a leading cause of injuries in the workplace.